Safe Handling of Medication AM Session

Course Duration:

9.30am - 12.30pm

Target Audience:

All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s

Aim:

Medication errors can have serious consequences for individuals receiving care. This training ensures participants understand their roles and responsibilities in administering medication safely and confidently, reducing risks and improving patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:

• List legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication
• Explain how to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely
• Explain how to support someone when they decline medication
• Describe how to support use of medication
• List the key elements to record keeping in medication
• Explain the signs of an adverse reaction
• Explain how your service meets the CQC KLOEs